Impulse

CHAPTER 10

I wake up to the vibration of my phone. I barley peeled my eyes open to see that it is still dark outside. Swiping my phone screen on, I note that it is only six am. Who the hell is texting me this early on a Thursday morning? Scrolling down I see that it is from Reid. Seriously? Does he ever freaking sleep? He and I exchanged numbers over the weekend. He told me that from now on I have to let him know whenever I plan on taking off like that again. I have to say I wasn't to keen about his controlling demeaner but, I appreciated the fact that he was trying to look out for me and Pacey. In the long run I ended up giving it to him. Had I known he would use his evil powers to wake me up this early of a morning on my day off I probably wouldn't have given it to him.

Reid: What are you doing?

Me: What any normal person should be doing at this hour. Sleeping :l

Reid: The sun will be up any minute and we have a busy day ahead of us.

I don't remember making any plans with him today. All he has left to fix in the house is a few lose steps in the basement. Yeah, he's kind of been over here every single day this week, either working on something around the house, mowing the lawn or just out right checking up on us. I think he just feels guilty for what happened this past weekend. Even though I have repeatedly told him it wasn't his fault.

Me: What???

Reid: There is a farmers market a couple of towns over that I want to take you to. I figured we could get stuff to make lunch for when I finish the stairs today.

Me: Why does that have to be today?

Reid: Because I want to spend time with you!

I couldn't stop the goofy smile that spread across my face. I was beginning to feel to much for this man too fast. At times I felt like I was leading him on for something that could never be between us. I want him, don't get me wrong but, I can't. I can't be in a relationship with someone when all of this crazy is going on around me. What happens if Clark were to find us and we would have to disappear again. I couldn't do that to Reid, let alone myself. I have to tell him that this can never be anything other than a friendship.

Me: Okay

Reid: I'll be over in 30 minutes.

Crap. That is hardly enough time for me to take a shower and get around. I guess I better hurry.

"So have you been to England before?" Reid asked over the loud music playing in my car.

I insisted that we take my car so I could drive. No offense to Reid, I just don't like feeling stranded somewhere without my vehicale. I'm not sure why I am like that, I just am. Traffic wasn't as bad as I was thinking it would be driving out of town on a work day. I think I'm still used to the hustle and bustle of Santa Barabra.

"What?" My grip on the steering wheel grew tighter as I eased on the brakes from the car in front of me, suddenly turning. Nice turn signal asshole. "No, I've never been out of the country before. Why do you ask?"

"Oh I was just wondering if you picked up your crazy driving skills from them." I scoffed as Reid pointed ahead. "You know, those yellow lines in the middle of the road are there for a reason."

No one besides my brother has told me I was a bad driver before. I can't help that I get anxious when I drive on highways. I've been like this since I could remember.

"Maybe if the music from your play list wasn't so loud, I could pay attention to the lines on the road." I sneered, taking in a deep breath trying to calm myself down.

As usual, Reid looked hot as hell wearing a navy blue shirt with the top two buttons undone, ripped jeans and a pair of leather boots. It should be illegal to look that good in just every day clothes.